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ChassisC0579

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake booster temperature sensor 'B' circuit low

11 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Boost pressure: extra air pressure made by a turbo or supercharger · ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns

Safety: This code relates to the braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0579Turbocharger Position Sensor. Sensor A. Operation Failure BrandChassis
DaewooC0579No description available Chassis
EOBDC0579Sirkuit sensor suhu booster rem 'B' rendah BrandChassis
GMC0579Left front actuator circuit open BrandChassis
HoldenC0579No description available Chassis
Land RoverC0579Brake Booster Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low - Circuit Short To Ground Or Open BrandChassis
OpelC0579Left front actuator circuit open BrandChassis
PeugeotC0579No description available Chassis
SaabC0579Left Front Actuator Circuit Open BrandChassis
SubaruC0579No description available Chassis
ToyotaC0579Brake booster temperature sensor 'B' circuit low BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0579 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC057900Level control, compressor overheated BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC057914Brake Booster Temperature Sensor'B'Circuit Low. Circuit Short To Ground or BrandChassis

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